Situated at 1600’ elevation with a commanding south-east facing
view of Anderson Valley, Rich Savoy’s vineyard above Boonville is
meticulously farmed in multiple blocks to achieve the complex
flavors that each part of the vineyard yields. We acquired enough
fruit from this vineyard to make just under 50 cases of wine, so
this is a true find.
The best word to describe this wine is exotic. Wonderful floral
aromatics integrate with a slight caramel edge and Asian spice on
the nose. The palate is brisk with bright cherry, orange peel and
coriander. Intense red cherry and great acidity punctuate the
finish. With such great structure, the wine will unfold after a few
hours after being opened; with bottle aging, it will develop even
more complexity over time.
Recent reviews:
Wine & Spirits, 94 pts. (April, 2012):
"whole-berry fermented without stems, providing a rich red fruit
flavor of tiny woodland berries, tart and fragrant. There’s a salty
porcini note, a coastal forest feel, delicate and harmonious."
Wine Enthusiast,
90 pts. (12/15/11): "Raspberries,
cherries, vanilla, cinnamon spice and sandalwood wash over the
palate, just delicious."
San Francisco Chronicle (10/9/11): "This San Francisco
label tapped an impressive parcel - the site at 1,600-feet
elevation farmed by Richard Savoy that was the source of Littorai's
One Acre bottle. Eucalyptus-driven and piney; it's chewy and more
of a forest-driven wine, with lots of bright citrus to finish."
